GLENS FALLS- Mario Anthony Basta, 68, passed away due to leukemia.
Born on May 23, 1950, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Carmelo and Verna Basta.
Following graduation from Glens Falls High School, Mario enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served in Vietnam. He then entered trade school for sheet metal working and was a member of Local 83, for whom he worked for 25 years.
After that, he became a Licensed Appraiser and owner of Key Realty Appraisers, where he worked for 13 years.
Mario enjoyed woodworking, hunting, The Grateful Dead, family vacations to Wildwood, New Jersey, and most of all, his family. He also loved his rescue labs- they were all his buddies.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, John Basta and his special nephew, Jacob Basta.
Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Renee (DuBois) Basta of Glens Falls; his two children, Tonia Balfour and her significant other, Brian Greene of Queensbury and Michele Mallory and her husband, Timothy of Moreau; his grandchildren, Breana Mallory, Connor Mallory, Aedan Mallory, Owen Balfour; his siblings, Michael Basta of Florida, Mario’s twin sister, Mary Tibbs and her husband, Edward of Missouri, Peter Basta and his wife, Pauline of Vermont; his sister-in-law, Sarah Basta of Rochester and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
There will be no calling hours but a celebration of Mario’s life will be held on Sunday, June 3, starting at 12 noon, at the Queensbury Central Firehouse, 17 Lafayette Street, Queensbury, NY 12804.
The family suggests that donations in Mario’s name be made to The Joshua Fund, Registered Rescue Labs NYS, P.O. Box 408, Jay, N.Y. 12941, or http://www.JoshuaFundRescue.org/donate.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.
Online condolences may be made by visiting carletonfuneralhome.net